Meet our providers
Diana Castro, LMHC, LIMHP IADC, Program Director
Alma Gonzalez, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Paula Barrett, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Diana is the CEO of Siouxland Counseling Svcs. She currently offers mental health and substance use services in both Iowa and Nebraska. Diana specializes in co-occurring disorders. She also has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance use and immigration issues. Diana is certified
Diana is the CEO of Siouxland Counseling Svcs. She currently offers mental health and substance use services in both Iowa and Nebraska. Diana specializes in co-occurring disorders. She also has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance use and immigration issues. Diana is certified in dialectical behavior therapy (C-DBT). Other approaches utilized include evidence-based modalities like CBT, solution-focused and ACT.
Paula Barrett, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Alma Gonzalez, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Paula Barrett, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Paula is a certified substance use disorder counselor. She offers substance use evaluations, OWI evaluations, individual, family and group counseling in-office or virtually. Paula offers invaluable support and guidance to individuals navigating the challenges of substance use disorders. Known for her empathetic approach and extensive know
Paula is a certified substance use disorder counselor. She offers substance use evaluations, OWI evaluations, individual, family and group counseling in-office or virtually. Paula offers invaluable support and guidance to individuals navigating the challenges of substance use disorders. Known for her empathetic approach and extensive knowledge of evidence-based therapies, Paula is dedicated to helping clients achieve their recovery goals.
Alma Gonzalez, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Alma Gonzalez, BS, CADC SUD Counselor
Christian Aguilar-Gomez MHA, IADC SUD Counselor
Alma is a certified substance use disorder counselor. She is also a Certified Prime for Life Instructor. She offers substance use evaluations and outpatient treatment. With a background in serving diverse communities, she understands the unique challenges and perspectives that individuals from Spanish-speaking backgrounds may face. Alma is bilingual.
Christian Aguilar-Gomez MHA, IADC SUD Counselor
Christian Aguilar-Gomez MHA, IADC SUD Counselor
Christian Aguilar-Gomez MHA, IADC SUD Counselor
Christian's expertise spans a range of specialized areas, including working with sexual assault victims in active addiction, adolescents in foster care with substance use issues, working with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs, and overseeing in-patient rehab and detox services. Christian is also bilingual.
Yaily Rodriguez, Office Assistant
Christian Aguilar-Gomez MHA, IADC SUD Counselor
Yaily Rodriguez, Office Assistant
Yaily Rodriguez is the Office Assistant. She is currently serving in the Iowa National Guard as a 92 Yanke(supply). Yaily has been in the Army for 3 years now. She is going to attend WITCC to pursue her passion in the dental profession. She is Bilingual; in Spanish and English. She is also a certified Prime for Life Instructor.